Programme Lead, Global EMBA

About the role

Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking for a Programme Lead for its Global Executive MBA (EMBA) programme. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic growth, market positioning, recruitment, admissions, operations, stakeholder engagement and business development of the programme. It offers the chance to shape a high-impact executive education platform and work closely with senior business leaders and faculty.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and growth of the Global EMBA programme in line with School and University priorities.
• Provide direction for marketing, recruitment, admissions, brand positioning, market messaging and recruitment pipeline performance.
• Oversee programme operations: class delivery, global modules, study trips, company visits, events, student services and faculty support.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, alumni, faculty, corporate clients, industry associations, HR and learning leaders, international partners and internal stakeholders.
• Manage programme budgets, revenue, costs, marketing spend, enrolment performance, student satisfaction and operational quality.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams covering marketing, recruitment, admissions, operations, business development and programme administration.
• Prepare reports and recommendations on recruitment, financial performance, student experience, operational risks, partnerships, pricing and programme improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• At least 10-15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a leadership role, with expertise in strategic leadership, business development, executive programme management, recruitment, admissions and stakeholder engagement.
• Significant experience in executive education, EMBA, MBA, business school programmes, corporate training or executive learning.
• Experience with senior executives, faculty, alumni, corporate clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese; ability to support evening or weekend activities and travel where required.
• Good-to-have: MBA, EMBA or postgraduate degree in a related field, and experience in a university, business school, executive education provider, corporate academy, consulting or professional services environment.

Required skills

• Marketing, recruitment and admissions capability.
• Business development and corporate client management.
• Financial and performance management, including budget monitoring and reporting.
• Leadership, communication, stakeholder management, project management and data-informed decision-making.

Performance indicators include applications and enrolments, recruitment conversion, revenue and budget performance, marketing ROI, student satisfaction, alumni engagement and operational quality. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.